Formula 1's world championship dates from 1950. Its records depend on the car as much as the driver, and on factors such as calendar length, points systems and reliability, all of which have changed over time.
Our two Formula 1 rankings cover race wins and drivers' championships, and the accompanying guide explains why raw counts need to be read with those changes in mind.
Lewis Hamilton holds the all-time Formula One race win record, with Michael Schumacher second and Max Verstappen climbing the list rapidly.
Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton share the record for most Formula One Drivers' Championships, with seven apiece.
Race wins and championships look simple, but season lengths, points systems and car reliability have all changed since 1950.
A practical walkthrough of the columns, notes and caveats on every ranking page, so you can judge a figure rather than just copy it.